Bessie Rogerson marks 40 years running the Hepple Post Office from her Northumberland home, serving rural communities. Northumberland Postmistress Celebrates 40 Years of Service Bessie Rogerson runs a village post office. She operates it from her spare room in Northumberland, where she has worked for 40 years. Bessie, now 67, has no plans to retire…
A woman’s nursing dreams are shattered after being caught with £10,500 in drug money earned through a drug scheme. Dreams Dashed: Aspiring Nurse Loses £10,500 Stash in Drug Scheme A woman, Lakeisha Doel, delivered cannabis packages around Wales and England, the court learned. Police searched Doel’s home and found £10,500 in cash in a shoebox.…
Discover UK’s richest coastal villages, their history, beaches, and unique characteristics. Includes GDP data and key locations. UK Seaside Villages Beaches History and High GDP Unveiled Full List I read something interesting about UK seaside areas. It talked about their GDP per person, meaning the total value of goods and services produced. West Kent had…
District leaders oppose Leicestershire’s single council plan, fearing loss of local voice and efficiency for 800,000 residents. Leicestershire Districts Fear Overhaul is Too Big and Impractical Leaders dislike the plan for one big council. Seven local leaders think it’s a bad idea. Rutland’s leader agrees too. They worry it will feel distant, and local people…
Leaders detail proposed changes: District councils may vanish, replaced by a single county council. City/Rutland unaffected. Leicestershire Council Reorganisation Explained Simply for Residents Leicestershire may see big changes to local government. District and borough councils in the area might disappear. A single county council could replace them all. Leicester city and Rutland would stay separate.…
County council advocates for a single authority in Leicestershire, excluding Leicester city and Rutland, citing efficiency. Leicestershire Single Authority a Common Sense Plan Claims Council Hey, listen to this about Leicestershire! The county council wants just one big council. It would cover all of Leicestershire. Leicester city and Rutland stay separate. District councils won’t be…
Solihull Central Masjid allowed to keep temporary marquee for another year due to community needs. Solihull Mosque Retains Marquee After Planners Cite Special Circumstances Solihull Central Masjid can keep its marquee. Planners gave them permission for another year. They had previously won an appeal for it. The mosque put up the marquee in 2020. It…
Three women face charges including criminal damage and public nuisance after a demonstration at Armstrong Works. Women in Court After Protest at Armstrong Works, Scotswood Road Hey, listen to this news from Newcastle. A protest happened at Armstrong Works on Scotswood Road. It started early Tuesday morning. Police got called around 5:20 am. Two people…
Leicester residents face council tax and rent increases as the council struggles with significant budget shortfalls. Leicester Council Tax and Rent to Rise Amidst Budget Cuts Leicester council tax will increase in April. The council approved a 4.99% rise, which is the maximum increase allowed. Band B properties will pay £1.44 more weekly, generating about…
Steve Dally disputes a £70k council charge on his home extension. He urges Waverley Council to investigate potential misconduct. Surrey Grandfather Fights £70k Bill Demands Waverley Council Probe A man, Steve Dally, received a bill for £70,000 for a home extension and believes the council made a mistake. He wants Waverley Council to investigate and…